CONFERENCERatnieki – a place for corporate events, celebrations, relaxation, and inspiration in the heart of Vidzeme
University of Latvia Recreation and Conference Complex “Ratnieki” is located in the central part of Vidzeme, just about an hour’s drive from Riga. Our spacious countryside area and diverse facilities are perfect for both large-scale events and peaceful retreats in nature.
The complex offers facilities for organizing various events:
- Corporate and private events
- Seminars, conferences, workshops and training sessions
- Sports events and camps
- Cultural events, concerts and festivals
- Celebrations and weddings
- Accommodation and leisure with friends or family
The complex consists of six historic buildings offering facilities for seminars, conferences and accommodation, as well as suitable infrastructure for hosting outdoor events for up to 1,000–5,000 people. We offer 154 beds, making it possible to host both small groups of friends and large-scale events. The outdoor area is ideal for sports games, activities and summer celebrations, while the indoor spaces provide rooms of various formats for seminars, conferences and workshops. Available buildings and facilities within the complex:
- Kungu māja (Manor House) - 8 rooms for 19 guests, a shared kitchen on the ground floor and two connecting seminar/conference rooms (100 m²); the second floor features a common lounge area
- Stallis (Stable) - 15 rooms for 67 guests, including a large hall (160 m²)
- Baltā māja (White House) - 19 rooms for 38 guests
- Klēts (Granary) - ground floor includes a dining area and kitchen; the second floor has two rooms with 30 beds total (15 in each)
- Lielais Šķūnis (Great Barn) - a 350 m² multifunctional hall suitable for various types of events, featuring a small stage at the front
- Sauna - a building with a sauna and a small kitchenette; a hot tub is available on the terrace
- Additionally, the territory includes several sports fields – basketball, volleyball, football, and croque
Ratnieki is a place where celebration, work and relaxation come together amid the beauty of nature.
The complex is a site of cultural and historical significance, connected to one of the most outstanding representatives of Latvia’s first period of independence industrial heritage – Roberts Hiršs (1895–1972), owner and director of the textile company “Rīgas Audums” and a patron of the University of Latvia. He bequeathed “Ratnieki” to the University of Latvia in 1972.
